Drew University Athletics

Mission Statement:

The goal of the SAAC is to foster a better relationship between the Student Athletes and the rest of the Drew community. The SAAC will try to bridge the gaps between different groups and organizations by holding campus wide events in hopes to create more attendance and school spirit at both athletic events and other events on campus. Each year a new cause will be selected to fundraise for which will benefit Drew and its neighboring communities.

Strong S.A.A.C:

Our S.A.A.C consists of a five member executive board and over 30 other athletic representatives. Each team is required to have two representatives, but more are welcomed to join and participate. Representatives act as liaisons to their teams and help organize and participate in S.A.A.C events. Every S.A.A.C member is considered a leader and represents Drew University in a positive and respectful manner.

Fundraising:

The money from all events/fundraisers collected by the S.A.A.C is divided; some money going into our own account while majority of our proceeds go to an organization/ or child in need. Last year we donated our money to a young girl who was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease. This year we are donating our funds to the Kyle Noonan Donor Drive. He is a 24 year old baseball player from Morristown New Jersey and was just diagnosed with Leukemia.

Executive Board Members:



Upcoming Events:

1. Drew Ranger Run (November 21, 2010) –  Registration Form


2009 Events

1. Drew University Athletics Fall Winter Pep-Rally – winter teams were honored with music, giveaways and fun while each team performed a skit for the audience.

2. Mr. Drew (March 25, 2010) – Drew’s very own men’s beauty pageant. Contestants compete for the judges and audiences in order to find out who will crowned the next Mr. Drew!

3. Community Day (May 1, 2010) - Community day is a big brother/ little brother project where collegiate athletes reach out to underprivileged high schools. The intentions of community day are to show those who are less fortunate the value in getting a college degree. It involves showing young adults the right path to achieving their goals of receiving a college degree and the possibilities that come along with it. Between two and four schools participate, along with help from Admissions, campus tour guides, and all athletic teams on campus.

4. Health Kits for Haiti (All Spring Athletic Events) - The Drew University Student Athlete Advisory Committee, along with the Drew Health Organization, is creating Health Kits for Haiti. These Kits consist of 7 items and will be put together and shipped to Haiti through organizations such as UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).

5. Bracelets – The S.A.A.C is selling “GO RANGERS DREW ATHLETICS” and “HOPE FOR HAITI” bracelets. All proceeds from the “GO RANGERS” bracelets will be forwarded to the Kyle Noonan Leukemia Foundations and all proceeds from the “HOPE FOR HAITI” bracelets will go to the Haiti Relief Project. They can be purchased from any S.A.A.C representative.

Joining S.A.AC:

If you are interested in joining S.A.A.C please contact an Executive Board Member or any other S.A.A.C representative.